A new video has been released on the popular YouTube channel “Menorah” — an address by the Chief Rabbi of Dnipro, Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki, dedicated to the weekly Torah portion “Behar-Bechukotai.”
This episode explores those parts of the Torah that people are afraid to read aloud. Specifically, the fifth aliyah — the section that contains “curses and punishments.” It’s traditionally read in a subdued tone, and readers are often reluctant to be called up for it. Yet, hidden within these verses lies a profound depth.
“What should you do if you’re called up to the Torah for the most unpleasant passage — curses and punishments? Why does everyone avoid the fifth aliyah, and how did one poor man change that perception?
In this week’s portion, Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki tells a touching story about faith, courage, and accepting the will of G-d.
Is it possible to see light even in the harshest words of the Torah? Can a ‘difficult’ reading become a source of spiritual growth?
What is an aliyah to the Torah, and why is it so significant?
Why are some passages read with joy and others with fear?
Can strictness be accepted as a form of divine love?”
Watch the video to hear not only a commentary on the weekly portion, but also wisdom that can offer support in any life situation.
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